Open AccessMathematical analysis of furcation angle in extracted mandibular molars
Author(s) -
Johnson Raja James,
KV Arun,
Avaneendra Talwar,
Tamil Selvan Kumar
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/0972-124x.107477
Subject(s) - molar , furcation defect , dentistry , medicine , orthodontics , mandibular molar
Multi-rooted teeth with furcation involvement exhibit a poorer prognosis when compared to single rooted teeth. The furcation angle (formed by the divergent roots and the roof) may exert a considerable influence on the accessibility for both home care maintenance and instrumentation during periodontal therapy. As there are few anatomy based reports, the furcation angle has not yet been delineated.